Not Everyday Suya, Somedays Beans..

May 15, 2024
2 min read

Shakara Lifestyle preaches balance. We love Suya oh.. don't get me wrong but going without meat a few days a week is scientifically proven to be good for your body.

The ''Flexitarian diet'' was created by one oyibo woman to help people reap the benefits of vegetarian eating while also still enjoying meat. And the diet makes sense die, heres why

Weight Management: Many studies have proven that any diet that excludes meat have participants with a lower body mass index. You are less likely to eat processed meats jacked up with artificial hormones.
Heart Disease: Plant based diets are rich in fibre, healthy fats, and antioxidants. This helps to reduce blood pressure and increase good cholesterol which is great for your overall heart health.
Promotes Nutritional Quality of food: Plant-based diets usually increases the intake of wholesome foods such as vegetables, fruits, beans, which is a great opportunity to get antioxidants, dietary fiber, vitamins and minerals.
Promotes Self-Control: The self-control needed to have a meat-free diet can be extended to other areas requiring self control. The act of having to discipline yourself a few days a week will work great on strengthening your commitment and dedication to a better, healthier you!
Great for the environment: According to the Time Magazine, Livestock alone accounts for more than 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions. By 2050, those figures will double but it is expected that a non-meat diets could cut those emissions by 63% - 70%. Land use, transportation, water use, animal factories, spoiling the oceans are a few of the repercussions of an animal based diet.

Shakara did not say you should not eat meat. Limited consumption of meat and other animal products may lead to nutritional deficiencies, particularly B12, iron, zinc and calcium. Balance is important; personally I aim for 3 days a week of non-meat eating.